India's Sindhu backs monkey measures as badminton worlds set to open
NEW DELHI: Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu on Sunday backed New Delhi to deliver a successful world championships, dismissing concerns over marauding monkeys and bothersome birds.
Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu expressed confidence in New Delhi's ability to host a successful world championships, despite concerns over monkey and bird disturbances. The tournament returns to India after a 17-year absence, commencing on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. In January's India Open at the same venue, a monkey was spotted in the stands and bird droppings disrupted play.
To address the monkey issue, Sindhu commended the hiring of "monkey whisperers" – individuals who deter rhesus macaques by imitating larger langurs. Sindhu, a multiple Olympic medalist, praised the organizers for their efforts in making the event comfortable and enjoyable. Having returned to the tournament in peak form after winning the Japan Open, Sindhu is seeded ninth and will face Ireland's Sophia Noble in the first round.
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